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Ugochi Iloka

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Ugochi Iloka joined the 40/29 news team as a Reporter in January 2013. Ugochi reports on 40/29 News and 4029tv.com.

A Houston, Texas native, Ugochi discovered her love for journalism as a 9 year old when she wrote her first article that later was published in the Houston Chronicle. But her passion for broadcast journalism came later in high school after she took her first TV reporting class. Ugochi graduated from Dan Rather’s Alma Mater, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism while also minoring in Political science.

While studying at Sam Houston State, she anchored and reported for Huntsville TV News 7, a student ran newscast that aired live throughout the city. She also interned for KRIV Fox 26 in Houston, where she gained valuable experience which helped her grow as a journalist. Right before joining 40/29, Ugochi was freelancing for CD3 media group in Houston. She hosted and produced, Right Under Your Nose, a Standup To No Bullying, a news segment for CD3 media.

Ugochi is Nigerian American and learned more about her African heritage when she lived in Nigeria and attended boarding school there for two years. “I understand the best of both cultures, constantly finding out new things about my ancestors and myself,” Ugochi said. Ugochi is already adjusting to the Natural State and is excited to cover and serve Northwest Arkansas and The River Valley. In her free time she enjoys participating in community service projects with her sorority Zeta Phi Beta. If you know of any volunteer opportunities or have news tips for Ugochi email her at uiloka@hearst.com.